background: receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa b ligand (rankl) is one of the key cytokines in the induction of osteoclastogenesis both in vitro and in vivo.several reports indicated the presence of srankl in gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontal diseases. objective: to determine the presence of rankl in peri-implant crevicular fluid samples of implants with peri-implan...

Cochlear implantation has become an increasingly common procedure in the rehabilitation of selected cases of profound deafness.' Patients should have profound total bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Sound is transformed into small electric currents which stimulate the auditory nerves in the cochlea and generate the hearing sensation. The nucleus cochlear implant is the result of more t...

Orthopedic implant removal is a commonly performed procedure. While implant removal can be associated withimproved symptoms, risks of the surgery are notable. Stripped screws, broken and retained hardware, and morbidityassociated with soft tissue compromise during difficult removal are all common. Familiarity with the instruments iscritical to procedure success. The purpose of...

introduction: a limited number of studies have evaluated factors influencing the retention of fixed prostheses cemented to implant abutments. the aim of this study was to compare the effect of varying degrees of screw access channel obturation on retention of implant-supported cast fixed restorations. materials  & methods: in this experimental study, 40 implant abutments with a diameter of 4.5 ...

objective : the aim of this study was to assess the amount of interdental bone in posterior areas of the mandible for placing orthodontic mini-implants to provide and control anchorage in orthodontic treatment. materials and methods : the amount of interdental bone in areas between the second premolars and first molars, first and second molars on the right and left sides of the mandible were de...

introduction: the use of lasers for treatment has become a common phenomenon in the medical field. currently, numerous laser systems are available for dental use. the use of lasers for periodontal treatment becomes more complicated because the periodontium consists of both hard and soft tissues. methods: related articles were gathered and selected carefully and reviewed. among the many lasers a...

background : since the introduction of silicone based medical devices in to clinical practice, several reports appeared in the medical literature regarding their adverse effects. however, there are few reports of immunologic reactions to these implants. case presentation : a case of systemic reaction to a breast implant inserted for immediate breast reconstruction in a breast cancer patient is ...